PM Modi congratulates Rohan Bopanna on his historic victory at the Australian Open triumph.
PM Modi praised the dedication and hard work of the top-ranked men’s doubles player, Rohit Bopanna, saying he has repeatedly shown that age is no barrier.
On Saturday, Rohan Bopanna received congratulations from Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his historic victory at the Australian Open 2024. To win the men’s doubles championship, Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden defeated Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori of Italy 7-6 (0), 7-5. Bopanna, at 43, became the oldest male Grand Slam doubles champion ever.
PM Modi praised the dedication and hard work of the top-ranked men’s doubles player, Rohit Bopanna, saying he has repeatedly shown that age is no barrier.
The incredibly gifted @rohanbopanna consistently demonstrates that age is no barrier! Greetings on his amazing victory at the Australian Open. His inspiring journey serves as a lovely reminder that our skills are always determined by our spirit, diligence, and persistence. Warmest regards for his next pursuits,” PM Modi said on X (formerly Twitter).
Time and again, the phenomenally talented @rohanbopanna shows age is no bar!
Congratulations to him on his historic Australian Open win.
His remarkable journey is a beautiful reminder that it is always our spirit, hard work and perseverance that define our capabilities.
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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 27, 2024
It occurred in his 61st try and with his 19th partner. It was his first major win in men’s doubles (he won a mixed doubles title at Roland Garros in 2017). At Melbourne Park, it was his 17th Australian Open, while Ebden was his 12th partner.
“It is imperative that you are aware of my age,” Bopanna declared to the Rod Laver Arena audience. “I’ve adjusted it a little; I now say I’m at level 43 rather than age 43!”
At 79 years old combined, Bopanna and Ebden will be the oldest No. 1 duo in tennis history when they take the top spot in the rankings the following week.
Three years older than any other player to win a men’s doubles major in the Open era, Bopanna is 43 years and 329 days old.
At 43 years and 331 days, he will be the oldest player ranked #1 in men’s doubles on Monday. When Mike Bryan’s time at the top of the rankings ended in July 2019, he was 41 years and 76 days old.